In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to complete each section of an existing LinkedIn profile, choose, edit, and resize a photograph to meet LInkedIn ideal requirements, and create a testimonial request template to send to LinkedIn contacts. By the end of this project you will have created a LinkedIn profile optimized for searches and content.
5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile
5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile
Instructor: Dvija Maurer
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Intermediate level
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2 hours
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What you'll learn
Complete each section of an existing LinkedIn profile using LinkedIn best practices
Choose, edit, and resize a photograph to meet LinkedIn ideal sizing guidelines
Create a testimonial request template to send to LInkedIn contacts
Skills you'll practice
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Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Review each section of an existing LinkedIn Profile
Complete each Section of an Existing LinkedIn Profile
Complete Profile Sections and Editing a photo to meet LinkedIn ideal Requirements
Identify individuals in your LinkedIn Network to Provide Endorsements and Recommendations
Create a Recommendation request template
Recommended experience
Some business experience and experience navigating LinkedIn
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Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Available only on desktop
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MA
4
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2021
Good as basic. I need more tips on how to improve my profile. But learned a lot from it though
AR
5
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2021
Great course. Learned some helpful tips to get my LinkedIn updated.
MR
5
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
this project help me a lot to make my profile much more better and attractive.
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